Blue, aka Antony Costa, Duncan James, Lee Ryan, and Simon Webbe, are back and are quickly regaining their place as one of the UK’s biggest and best pop bands. 

Blue are one of the most successful British bands of the past 2 decades. Formed in London in 2000, the four-piece have sold a phenomenal 16 million records, scored multiple #1 hits, collaborated with some of the world’s biggest stars including Elton John and Stevie Wonder, represented the UK at Eurovision, won numerous awards including two prestigious BRITs for Best British Breakthrough Act and Best British Pop Act. They have amassed over 677 million views across their YouTube channel. 

Their new album Heart & Soul is out 28th October, available to preorder here - https://blue.lnk.to/heartandsoul

Canadian Jonny White, acting Head of No.19 Music, is now the lone force behind the influential project that began as a collaborative effort with long-time friend Kenny Glasgow in 2009. The prolific producer’s original production style landed Art Department at the forefront of a major underground music movement, transcending genre barriers and forever altering the landscape of dance music. Their game-changing contribution to electronic music has been undeniable, garnering accolades such as #1 track of the year at the Beatport Awards in 2011 and iTunes #2 “Best Electronic Album” of 2011. Notable mention in wide-spread press, including The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Vogue, I:D, Nylon and Vibe Magazine who ranked art department the #2 DJ/Producers in the world in 2013, second only to Daft Punk, firmly established Art Department as a rarity in the world of electronic music.

Gawdat is a duo that turns venues upside down - a name associated with unrestrained, feelgood vibes and a live performance unmatched on a regional level. The Cairo-based duo are heavily influenced by 90’s R&B culture, classic soul, and jazzy basslines, which form the basis of their signature sound and groove-laden mixing style.
 
Having infiltrated the scene across the country early on, the duo is considered one of Egypt’s elite imprints, having played nearly every major event within the borders since 2013. The brothers proved to be a unique embodiment of equal parts energy and technical capability. This led them to being called upon for international performances since 2015, a pivotal point in their young careers.
 
Gawdat have played alongside some of the industry’s heavyweights such as Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, The Martinez Brothers, Luciano, Loco Dice and Bedouin to name a few.
 
2022 has certainly been a career-affirming year that has seen them perform at esteemed festivals including Caprices, Sunwaves, Enchanted Forest (a five-hour closing set), Überhaus, a sold out show in New York, two sold out London shows, as well as sets on lineups with DJ Tennis, Carlita, The Martinez Brothers, Jamie Jones and many more.
 
On the production front, they are poised to release some new unique music in the coming year as they continue to amplify their profile on a global scale. Off the back of their best year yet, It’s fair to say Gawdat are just getting started…

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